Columbia Public Library

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106 North Metter Ave.
Columbia, IL 62236
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (11/16)	Mon (11/17)	Tue (11/18)	Wed (11/19)	Thu (11/20)	Fri (11/21)	Sat (11/22)
All Day				This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group Stuffed Animal Sleepover (0-12 yrs.) 5:00pm–5:00pm Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group 5:00pm–5:00pm Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Let your stuffed animal stay all night at the library and the next day get pictures of your critters night time activities! Please register only one stuffed animal per child. Disclaimer(s) Cancellation Notification:** To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.
9 am			This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group Babygarten (6-18 mos.) 9:15am–10:00am Babies (0-18 mos.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Babies (0-18 mos.) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Bring your baby for rhymes, songs, play, and choral reading to build their language and early literacy skills. We get busy so remember to wear comfy clothes. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.
10 am			This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group Story Hour (3-5 yrs.) 10:00am–11:00am Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Children build early literacy skills in a themed story time with songs, stories, craft, and free play with new friends. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.			This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group Wiggle Time (1-5 yrs.) 10:30am–11:30am Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Babies (0-18 mos.)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Children (0-5 yrs.), Babies (0-18 mos.), Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.) Program Type: Other Registration Required Toddler’s and their caregivers sing along while learning movements to music and play! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. Liability Waiver Form: After registering, participants must sign a Liability Wavier before the event. Liability Forms are signed only once a year. Ask library staff at front desk or print one off . Please turn in at front desk or at beginning of program. Thank you. Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.
11 am			This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group Tot-Time (18 mos.-3 yrs.) 11:00am–12:00pm Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Toddlers (19 mos.-3 yrs.) Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Toddlers and their caregivers join in on simple stories, rhymes, songs, and a fun activity or themed craft. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.		This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group Seniors' Club 11:00am–1:00pm Seniors (55+) Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Room: Offsite Age Group: Seniors (55+) Program Type: Other The American Legion and the Columbia public library are proud to announce that we are joining forces to host our weekly senior club! Join us Thursdays at 11am at the American Legion hall at 375 E Locust. All are welcome!! People can choose to socialize or be apart of the weekly activity and it is $5.50 for the lunch.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group Smartphone Basics: Android or Apple 1:00pm–2:30pm Seniors (55+) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors (55+)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Seniors (55+) Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to navigate commonly used features on your Android or Apple smartphone or tablet. Afterwards, there will be time for answering your questions. Please bring your own device. Disclaimer(s) Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group Lego Club (4-12 yrs.) 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (0-5 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) This event is in the "Children (0-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Children (0-5 yrs.), Pre-K Children (3-5 yrs.), Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Program Type: Legos Free build with Legos, try out our LEGO challenge cards, or take on our monthly challenge! Recommended for ages 4-12 yrs. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult.	This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group S.T.E.A.M. Explorers: Mosaic Bean Art (6-12 yrs.) 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids (6-10 yrs.)" group This event is in the "Tween (8-12 yrs.)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Library Basement Age Group: Kids (6-10 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.) Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Registration Required Event Details: Mosaic Bean Art: Learn about mosaics and the different materials used to make them. Then, design your own mosaic with colorful dried beans within a wooden picture frame. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult: In this program, children under the age of 8 years must be supervised by an adult. Cancellation Notification: To cancel your registration, you can click on the cancellation link that you will receive in your confirmation email/text or in reminder email/text sent 48 hours before the event date. Also, if email/text is not a good option when canceling, please call the library at 618-281-4237 to let us know you are cancelling.
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 7:00pm–8:00pm Everyone Virtual Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Columbia Public Library Room: Online Program Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Author Visit Event Details: Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.